SmartThings Support

How to connect the Aeotec Nano Switch and Nano Dimmer

Aeotec Nano Switches and Dimmers are Z-Wave appliance modules that can be used to control compatible in-wall lighting installations. When Aeotec says "Nano," they mean it. These small devices fit behind most light switches. Acting as repeaters for your Z-Wave network, these Aeotec devices also provide seamless home automation completely behind the scenes.

To connect the Aeotec Nano Switch and Aeotec Nano Dimmer in the SmartThings app

1. Install the Nano Switch or Dimmer

Follow the manufacturer’s instruction manual.

IMPORTANT: A licensed electrician with knowledge and understanding of electrical systems and electrical safety should complete the electrical installation inside the main circuit box (usually located outside of your house).

2. Connect the Nano Switch or Dimmer with your SmartThings Hub

In the SmartThings app:

From the Home screen, touch the Plus (+) icon and select Add device

Select Aeotec and touch Switch/dimmer

Choose a Hub for the device and touch Next

Choose a Room for the device and touch Next

While the Hub searches, press the "Action" button once

To exclude the Aeotec Nano Switch or Dimmer

If the Nano Switch or Dimmer was not discovered, you may need to reset, or “exclude,” the device before it can successfully connect with the SmartThings Hub. To do this in the SmartThings mobile app:

From the Home screen, touch the menu (), and select Devices

Touch the Hub and select More Options ()

Touch Z-Wave utilities and select Z-Wave exclusion

Press the "Action" button once

When the app indicates that the device was successfully removed from SmartThings, follow the instructions above to connect the device.

To factory reset the Aeotec Nano Switch or Dimmer

If excluding the Nano Switch or Dimmer does not produce results, factory reset the device:

Press and hold the Action Button for 20 seconds

The green LED will glow for 2 seconds when the device has successfully been reset

To connect the Aeotec Micro device in the SmartThings Classic app

1. Install the Nano Dimmer

Follow the manufacturer’s instruction manual.

IMPORTANT: A licensed electrician with knowledge and understanding of electrical systems and electrical safety should complete the electrical installation inside the main circuit box (usually located outside of your house).

2. Connect the Nano Dimmer with your SmartThings Hub

In the SmartThings Classic mobile app:

Tap My Home

Under Things, tap Add a Thing at the bottom of your Things list

The app will say Looking for devices…

While the Hub searches, press the Action Button on the Nano Dimmer once

When the device is discovered, it will be listed at the top of the screen

Tap the device to rename it and tap Done

When finished, tap Save

Tap Ok to confirm

To exclude the Aeotec Nano Dimmer

If the Nano Dimmer was not discovered, you may need to reset, or “exclude,” the device before it can successfully connect with the SmartThings Hub. To do this in the SmartThings Classic mobile app:

Tap the menu (Android) / More (iOS)

Tap the Hub

Tap Z-Wave Utilities

Tap General Device Exclusion

When prompted, press the Action Button on the Nano Dimmer once

After the app indicates that the device was successfully removed from SmartThings, follow the first set of instructions above to connect the Nano Dimmer.

To factory reset the Aeotec Nano Switch or Dimmer

If excluding the Nano Switch or Dimmer does not produce results, factory reset the device:

Press and hold the Action Button for 20 seconds

The green LED will glow for 2 seconds when the device has successfully been reset